This blog contains news about my books, A Mouthful of Shell and Snap Me a Future, my radio show Write On Four Corners, KSJE-FM, Farmington, New Mexico, and the authors who have been on the show. In addition: writers workshops and book signings, book CoOps, some publishers, and book associations. And Oh yeah, writers' news letters.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

New Mexico Book CoOp News

October 13, 2009CLEAR LIGHT BOOK GALLERYNew Mexico Book CoopCLEAR LIGHT BOOK GALLERY and NEW MEXICO BOOK CO-OPNEW MEXICO FALL BOOK FIESTA Over 30 New Mexico authors & publishers Saturday, October 24th, 10 am to 4 pmClear Light Book Gallery and the New Mexico Book Co-Operative are presenting a New Mexico Book Fiesta on Saturday, October 24th, from 10 am to 4 pm at the Clear Light Book Gallery Annex, 851 West San Mateo Road (the space formerly occupied by Open Hands). Meet over 30 New Mexico authors, who will be on hand to greet the public and sign copies of their books. In an adjacent area, authors will take turns speaking and reading from their works. A schedule will be available at the event.Dear Author: We are launching the Clear Light Gallery Fall event schedule in conjunction with the NM Book Coop and would like to invite you to participate in a day long festival for literacy and the book.If you would like to Participate, Sign, or give a talk, please contact Harmon@clearlightbooks.com If you have any ideas for special presentations please give me a call ASAP 989-9590If you would like to participate, please email us your contact info along with a list of Title(s) you would to present, your web site and any other relevant links.We will post them on the emailing and promotional materialAs of 10/12/09 the following authors have confirmed an interest:Mark David Gerson Craig Smith Viola White LPD Press Elaine Pinkerton Coleman Dolores Pong Sandy Benson Jack Hudson Margaret Nava Susan McDuffieAs in the past there is no charge for the table, and you will receive 75% of the proceeds for all sales made during the event. The only proviso that we have is that you forward our event email to your list of friends and supporters.We look forward to seeing you there.Harmon Houghton, Publisher. Ample parking is available for this free event. Refreshments will be served.For additional information please contact: Paul Rhetts, NM Book Coop 505.344-9382 info@nmsantos.com Clear Light Book Gallery 505-424-9090 info@clearlightbooks.comClear Light Book Gallery Featuring Cookbooks, Children’s, Native American, Hispanic, Southwest & Holistic Books, Special Order Desk, Discount Books & Posters, Southwest Gift Items & Art, Holiday and Note Cards, Hispanic Retablos & Handmade Straw-Inland Crosses, CDs from Local Musicians & More FREE COFFEE & COOKIES• Bookstore offering over 2,000 titles— Native American, Hispanic and Southwest culture, children’s books, cookbooks, history and fiction books from over 250 local and regional publishers. A special order desk makes it possible to obtain any book in print. Clear Light Book Gallery offers a wide selection of books, posters, cards and gift items. The books cover subjects from Native American, Hispanic and Southwestern culture, children’s books, cookbooks, history and fiction from over 250 local and regional publishers. A special order desk makes it possible to obtain any book in print. • Poster gallery and gift shop featuring gifts with a Southwestern flair, Hispanic retablos and handmade straw inlaid crosses from the local community; Huichol Indian art; mini-posters; greeting and note cards; and a wide variety of unique gift items. The Gallery also features fine art posters by well-known artists. Clear Light Book Gallery is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 to 4.• Ongoing special sales, events and book signings.Check the announcement board in the front of the store.• 20% off storewide winter specials on now! Buy two, get one free!Clear Light Book Gallery 851 West San Mateo, Unit 7 (formerly Open Hands) Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505 www.clearlightbooks.com Open Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Bookstore Events

About Me

Tecipient 2011 Mom's Choice Award First Plce New Mexico Press Women and Eric Hoffer Award Nomination for Belle's Trial.Recipient of the Mom's Choice Silver Award and New Mexico Press Women and National Federation of Press Women First Place Awards awards for Juvenile Fiction Belle's Star 2010. Recipient nomination for New Mexico Book Award 2009 and 2010. Recipient of New Mexico Book Association Book in Hand Award 2009. Recipient of the Peer Award from Carolyn Howard Johnson Author of The How to Do it Frugally Series, the award winning novel This is the Place, a group of essays called The Harkening, and numerous poetry books. Carolyn’s web site is http://www.carolynhowardjohnson.redenginepress.com Connie Gotsch
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